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Riblah, which Jeremiah noted as being in the land of Hamath (see Jeremiah 39:5), was several hundred miles north of Jerusalem.
This chapter retells the story from 2 Kings 24:18–25:30, describing Jerusalem's last month, with some added details and changes. Repeating this passage highlights Jeremiah's honesty as a true prophet of God. Everything Jeremiah predicted about the city's destruction and the end of Judah's kingdom happened. Similarly, his predictions about the Exile, the hardships of the survivors in Babylon, and their return also came true.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Parallels
2 Kings 24:18–20 2 Chronicles 36:11–14 Psalm 74:1–23 Psalm 79:1–13
Places
Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel Hamath: A major city and kingdom in Syria, often mentioned in the Bible Riblah: Babylonian headquarters during the conquest of Judah
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Diblah Diblath Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora Kings, Books of First and Second Riblah Zedekiah
Topics
Riblah: Headquarters of Nebuchadnezzar During the Siege of Jerusalem Zedekiah: Nebuchadnezzar Destroys the City and Temple